Hunger in Gaza
Doctors and journalists share their experiences of the struggle to get enough food
Israel faces growing international isolation over the shocking images of starvation in Gaza.
Although Israel says there are no restrictions on aid deliveries 鈥 which it co-ordinates 鈥 or any starvation, charities warn the aid being allowed in is only a fraction of what is needed.
The 麻豆社 is banned by Israel from reporting in Gaza but, in our conversations, doctors and journalists in the territory tell us how shortages of food, water and medical supplies are affecting them and their families.
鈥淲e are not the same, this is not our shape, this is not our appearance,鈥 Ghada, a journalist working in Gaza City tell us. 鈥淲e are losing too much weight 鈥 more than 10kg 鈥 I have become almost a skeleton.鈥
We also hear from a medical student who shares her experiences of a typical day in Gaza and her hopes for the future.
Presenter: Mark Lowen
麻豆社 producers: Iqra Farooq, Laura Cress, Rachel Hagan
Boffin Media producer: Richard Hollingham
An EcoAudio certified Boffin Media production in partnership with the OS team
(Photo: A Palestinian girl receives treatment at the International Medical Corps field hospital in Deir Al-Balah in Gaza. Credit: Mohammed Salem/Reuters)
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